How far is City of Gary, IN from Eugene, IN?

The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Eugene, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.05 mi
02h 44m
Flight
112.76 mi
181.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.76 mi
Kilometers
181.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.05 mi
Kilometers
209.3 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eugene
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Gary
Sat, May 2, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Gary
2026-05-02T13:34
Arrive Eugene
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Gary
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brook
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From City of Gary
65.1 mi
01h 22m
To Eugene
65 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Eugene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Eugene.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    104 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    41.1 mi · 46 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.3 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 600 North

  12. 12

    Turn left

    685 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Eugene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
59 mi · 45%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
41.1 mi · 32%
West 5th Avenue
1.82 mi · 1%
East County Road 600 North
1.24 mi · 1%
SR 14
0.46 mi
Madison Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

41.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brook
01h 22m from City of Gary
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Eugene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Eugene?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from City of Gary and 65 miles from Eugene.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Gary and Eugene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Gary and Mostly Sunny near Eugene.

Stop Ideas Near Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brook.

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Kankakee

51 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

54 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Eugene. Straight-line distance: 112.76 mi (181.47 km).

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#1 City of Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population80,294
Coordinates41.5956000, -87.3452100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Eugene

#2 Eugene

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

Population1,916
Coordinates39.9664300, -87.4727900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Gary (-87.34521, 41.5956)
End: Eugene (-87.47279, 39.96643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.37 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.74 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and Eugene, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 13:34:09, although it is 14:34:09 in Eugene.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.